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Arrest made in 2023 Carrolton murder
According to the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest has been made in connection with the November 2023 homicide case of Marvin Guillaume-Sam. In a media release, the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office says Travis Lewis Wilson, 23, of Brooklyn, New York, was apprehended in Newport News by the United States Marshals […] The post Arrest made in 2023 Carrolton murder appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Saunders provides FY24 revenue projections
Windsor Town Manager William Saunders presented fiscal year 2024 year-end revenue projections to the Windsor Town Council at its Feb. 13 meeting, noting that a surplus of more than $137,000 is expected, and no large change to real estate or personal property taxes is anticipated for FY 2025. Explaining how the year-end revenue projections for […] The post Saunders provides FY24 revenue projections appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Windsor college/career fair gains good feedback
Junior and senior students at Windsor High School were recently exposed to a variety of options that they might be able to pursue after graduation. This exposure came at the Windsor High School College and Career Fair on Feb. 14. The fair was held in the WHS gymnasium and featured more than 30 exhibits, including […] The post Windsor college/career fair gains good feedback appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Isle of Wight now Virginia’s sixth fastest-growing county, Weldon Cooper data shows
Isle of Wight County, for the second consecutive year, remains one of Virginia’s top 10 fastest-growing localities. Population estimates the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center released Jan. 30 for each of the state’s 133 cities and counties list 40,873 people living in Isle of Wight as of mid-2023. The nearly 6% increase from the […] The post Isle of Wight now Virginia’s sixth fastest-growing county, Weldon Cooper data shows appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Mid Atlantic DQ raises $500K+ for CHKD initiative
Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen raised more than $515,000 in 2023 to support the mental health initiative at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. A joint news release from CHKD and Franklin-based Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen LLC noted that the dollar amount represents the largest fundraising year on record for the longtime CHKD benefactor and popular […] The post Mid Atlantic DQ raises $500K+ for CHKD initiative appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
March 19 appeal set for National Guardsman who sued Windsor police
Lawyers representing Virginia National Guard 1st Lt. Caron Nazario and the two Windsor police officers he sued for holding him at gunpoint and pepper-spraying him during a 2020 traffic stop will each make their cases on March 19 to a panel of federal judges as to whether Nazario should be granted a new trial. Nazario […] The post March 19 appeal set for National Guardsman who sued Windsor police appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Citizen concerns grow about proposed logistics center
A trio of Windsor residents shared concerns with the Windsor Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that have become heightened regarding a proposed development of industrial warehouse buildings on the north side of Windsor Boulevard in between Lovers Lane and Old Mill Road. A PROPOSAL AND A PUBLIC HEARING During a Windsor Planning Commission meeting […] The post Citizen concerns grow about proposed logistics center appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program
Windsor resident Joleen Neighbours, Ph.D., was named Outstanding Administrator of the Year for Virginia Music Education Association For her role as coordinator of fine and performing arts for Suffolk Public Schools, Neighbours was honored at this year’s state conference with the distinction for music and arts education administration. In a news release, VMEA officials said […] The post VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Masonic Purdie Lodge 170 holds coat drive
A two-month collection effort by local Masons reached its culmination recently when Windsor Masonic Purdie Lodge No. 170 delivered more than 100 coats, sweaters, scarfs and gloves to Windsor-based Community Harvest Outreach Inc. A lodge news release noted that CHO Chairperson Laequinla Hunter and Co-Chairperson Ernest Hunter accepted the donations, and Hunter said they would […] The post Masonic Purdie Lodge 170 holds coat drive appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Culvert work to reduce Route 644 section to one land
A continuous single-lane closure got underway Monday, Feb. 12 on Route 644 (Bowling Green Road) near the intersection of Leaman Lane while crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation perform culvert restoration. This work, necessary to extend the lifespan of the existing culvert, will require a continuous single-lane closure on Route 644, reducing the roadway […] The post Culvert work to reduce Route 644 section to one land appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Bernacki to not seek reelection this fall
Windsor Town Councilman Walter Bernacki announced at the Tuesday, Feb. 13, Town Council meeting that he will not be seeking reelection this fall. “I just wanted to make an announcement that this will be my last term as of Dec. 31 this year,” he said. “I have decided not to seek reelection.” He conveyed his […] The post Bernacki to not seek reelection this fall appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
State reps share views of continued solar bills
Virginia Del. Otto Wachsmann and state Sen. Emily M. Jordan recently shared their opposition to a pair of bills — now continued to 2025 — in the Virginia legislature that propose allowing the state to overrule county-level rejections of new solar projects. House Bill 636 would create an approval process for projects capable of generating […] The post State reps share views of continued solar bills appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
SSSEVA’s Better Together Café officially opens
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia held the ribbon cutting ceremony for its Better Together Café on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Windsor Town Center with more than 40 seniors on hand who were joined by town and county leaders. The event ran from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with remarks from multiple officials being followed by the […] The post SSSEVA’s Better Together Café officially opens appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
CEC opens application process for Education Scholarship
High school seniors whose households receive electricity from Community Electric Cooperative have until April 1 to apply for a $1,000 scholarship they can put toward their postsecondary education this fall. The scholarships are awarded through the Education Scholarship Foundation administered by the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, of which Community Electric is […] The post CEC opens application process for Education Scholarship appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
UPDATE: Found – Franklin Police Department is looking for a missing juvenile
Update: The juvenile has been found safe. The City of Franklin Police Department is currently looking for a missing juvenile. Canarii Gore, 13 years of age. Gore is described as a black female, 5’2 in height, weighing 126 pounds. Gore was last known to be in the area of the Old Town Terrace Apartments on […] The post UPDATE: Found – Franklin Police Department is looking for a missing juvenile appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Windsor, Zuni students make JMU president’s list
James Madison University recently announced its president’s list for the fall 2023 semester, and the list included four students from Windsor and one from Zuni who graduated from Windsor High School. This group of locally based academic standouts featured Mason Baker, of Windsor, majoring in finance; MaKayla Burks, of Windsor, majoring in nursing; Alexandria Callis, […] The post Windsor, Zuni students make JMU president’s list appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Tomlin makes dean’s list at SUNY New Paltz
Earning fall 2023 dean’s list honors at the State University of New York at New Paltz was Caroline Tomlin, of Carrsville. A SUNY New Paltz news release noted that the school’s dean’s list designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time […] The post Tomlin makes dean’s list at SUNY New Paltz appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Harper recognized on GSU’s fall ’23 president’s list
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,350 students on its fall 2023 president’s list, and Adrianna Harper, of Windsor, was named to the list for excellence in academics. A GSU news release stated that to be eligible for the school’s president’s list, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade-point average and carry a […] The post Harper recognized on GSU’s fall ’23 president’s list appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Jarratt hired as Virginia Beach deputy city manager
Amanda C. Jarratt, who grew up in Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School, has been hired as a deputy city manager for Virginia Beach, the largest city in the state. For the past five years, she has served as Franklin city manager. A Friday, Feb. 2, news release from the city of Virginia Beach […] The post Jarratt hired as Virginia Beach deputy city manager appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
The frog project continues to be hoppin’
The population of frog sculptures in the town of Windsor is growing. Windsor Economic Development Authority member Dale Scott gave an update at the Jan. 24 Windsor Planning Commission meeting on the EDA project to place large, painted frog sculptures at different prominent points around town. The sculptures were fabricated in hand lay up fiberglass […] The post The frog project continues to be hoppin’ appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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